Raj Feridun wrote:
> On Thu, 26 May 2005 14:57:42 +0900, B Robson <luvrethecat@hinet.com>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Ernest Schaal wrote:
>>
>>>in article d73meh$fk9$1@nnrp.gol.com, B Robson at luvrethecat@hinet.com
>>>wrote on 5/26/05 2:22 PM:
> 
> 
>>>>Sigi Rindler wrote:
> 
> 
>>>>>I need some opinions on a good MP3 Player.
> 
> 
>>>>I have an iAudio and recommend them, just a matter of chosing the model
>>>>you want. Mine is a 20Gb hard disc unit.
> 
> 
>>>I have an iPod. Life is short, so you might as well get the best.
> 
> 
>>iAUDIO sound quality is superior, it supports more file formats and is 
>>actually compatible with computers.
> 
> 
> As much as I hate to agree with Ernie on anything I gotta put in my
> vote for the iPod too. I own a 4th gen 20Gb iPod and its by far the
> best MP3 player I've ever owned. The sound quality is excellent (I'm a
> professional musician myself). 

Do you use 128K mp3? Do you use CD quality WAV?


 > It supports all the file formats I have
> any need for (you can keep WMA, thank you),

You need to discover OGG.


> In fact, with the release of the
> excellent ML_iPod plugin for Winamp this week I no longer have any
> need for iTunes and it's inability to transfer files from iPod to hard
> disk.
> 

Why did you /ever/ need iTunes? (that's a rhetorical question)

With my iAUDIO I have full access to the directory structure and move, 
rename files as I wish. I save files directly to the iAUDIO from Sonar 
and any ripping software can also write directly to it.


> 
>>iPod is for people who buy LV hand bags.
> 
> 
> Yeah, even them. iPod is for anyone who wants an awesome player.
> 
> Now I'm suffering from the iPod halo effect. I want a Mac too.
> 

Just buy a Mac t-shirt, it's much cheaper.